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Power Platform Architect /Developer

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We are looking for a hands‑on Technology Consultant to lead the envisioning, architecture, and delivery of Microsoft automation and agentic AI solutions. You’ll shape roadmaps with executive stakeholders, design and build Copilot Studio (Full), Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Azure AI solutions, and drive measurable business impact (adoption, cycle time reduction, presales hours saved, and cost per agent action).

Key Responsibilities

Technology Consulting

  • Lead discovery and envisioning workshops to identify high‑value AI use cases; define problem statements, success metrics, and ROI (e.g., cycle time reduction, presales hours saved, cost per agent action).
  • Translate business requirements into solution options and roadmaps; present trade‑offs clearly to executive and technical stakeholders.
  • Run demos, PoVs/PoTs/PoVs, produce proposals, SoWs, and fit‑gap analyses; align co‑sell motions with Microsoft field teams (CSA, PDM) and partner programs (e.g., Kickstarter).
  • Advise on governance, security, adoption for Copilot Agents and Power Platform at scale (environment strategy, DLP, RBAC, telemetry, ALM).

Hands‑on Technical Delivery

  • Own solution architecture for AI agents and applications using Copilot Studio (Full), Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Azure AI; establish security, governance, and performance baselines.
  • Design and implement LLM-powered solutions (RAG, prompt engineering, grounded generation) with data governance, telemetry, and quality monitoring (LLMOps).
  • Integrate Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 with enterprise systems and APIs; promote reuse of organizational assets.
  • Build automation with Power Automate Cloud and Desktop; configure Cloud PC pool for Desktop Flows and Computer Use agents where appropriate.
  • Define non-functional requirements; establish CI/CD (Azure Pipelines/GitHub Actions), automated testing, and automated deployments.
  • Harden solutions for security, privacy, and performance; ensure reproducibility, documentation, and operational readiness.
  • Deliver POC/POV/POTs and production-grade implementations; guide fit‑gap analysis and oversee deployments.
  • Champion Copilot Agent security & governance (role-based access, data loss controls, audit/observability).
  • Mentor engineering teams and contribute to accelerators, reference architectures, and best practices; support RPA/Desktop Flows when required.

Required Skills & Competencies

Consulting Core

  • Structured communication (storylining, executive summaries, data‑backed recommendations).
  • Stakeholder management and workshop facilitation; bridge business and engineering.
  • Solution shaping: options analysis, risk management, and commercial awareness (SoW creation, effort sizing).

Technical Core

  • Copilot Studio (Full) and Power Platform: Power Apps (Canvas/Model-driven), Power Automate Cloud/Desktop, Dataverse; Dynamics 365 integration.
  • Agentic AI: design LLM agents with LangChain/LangGraph/AutoGen; retrieval strategies; vector search.
  • Programming: Python and/or .NET; SQL; REST/Graph; eventing; strong integration patterns.
  • CI/CD & ALM: Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions; source control; pipeline gating; automated deployment.
  • Security & Governance: DLP, RBAC, environment strategy, audit/telemetry; secure‑by‑design and Responsible AI practices.
  • LLMOps: telemetry, evaluation, drift detection, prompt/knowledge updates, and safe rollout practices.

Preferred / Good to Have

  • Experience with emerging Copilot Studio capabilities (e.g., Computer Use agents) and Cloud PC pool for Desktop Flows.
  • Power Platform governance at scale (DLP, environment strategy, ALM, telemetry, CoE patterns).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft partner programs, incentives, and co‑sell (Business Applications partner initiatives).
  • UK Public Sector exposure; existing SC clearance (nice to have for certain client engagements).

Certifications: PL‑200/PL‑400/PL‑600, AI‑102, DP‑203, MB‑700

About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Things to know before you apply

  • Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  • Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
  • AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
  • Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
  • Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
  • Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Our benefits program is built with you in mind—so you can enjoy a fulfilling, balanced and healthy life.

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Financial wellbeing

We regularly review market data to ensure compensation reflects the value you bring. Your benefits extend beyond pay and may include financial education, a pension plan with matching contributions, etc.

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Physical and mental health

We empower you to prioritize your wellbeing through paid time off, flexible working where possible, healthcare plans, counselling, our Mental Health Allyship program and more. 

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Think about the biggest brands you rely on. Chances are, they rely on us to help strengthen their business. Here, you’ll turn bold ideas into solutions that improve lives everywhere.

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If one of our recruiters sees a fit, they’ll set up a short intro call to learn more about you and how your experiences and skills match the role.

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Step 3: Show off your skills

If you and our team would like to continue the process, you’ll interview with our hiring team. Some roles may also require technical assessments and/or client interviews.

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Step 4: Decision time

Our team will then review each candidates’ potential to succeed in the role. This step may take some time because we want to find the right fit for both you and us—but you can count on us to keep you updated.

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